15 Nov 2025

India's data centre sector continues its rapid growth, adding 260 MW to reach 1.5 GW by September. Mumbai dominates the landscape with 53 per cent of total capacity, driven by digitalisation, AI investments, and supportive government policies. Since 2019, the country has attracted nearly USD 94 billion in investments, with Telangana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu leading. Major corporations, including the Tata Group, are expanding capacity. Cost advantages, global capability centres, and Mumbai's strategic location near internet hubs and submarine cables further boost India's appeal as a data centre destination.Read more

13 Nov 2025

India hosted its first IFLA Global Studio Program (GSP) earlier this week at Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture (VESCOA), Mumbai, as an allied event to the upcoming Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2025. The initiative brought together students from India and across the globe to deliberate on the theme 'Reimagining Urban Landscapes: Negotiating Mumbai's Paradoxes.- Organised by the Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA), the five-day charette focused on addressing urban challenges through collaborative design and innovation, encouraging cross-border academic engagement in landscape architecture.Read more

13 Nov 2025

Magicbricks has reported a steady increase in interest for residential properties in hill stations, with searches on its platform rising notably during the past quarter. Ooty, Rishikesh, and Dharamshala saw the strongest growth in user activity, while Dehradun, Manali, and Mussoorie recorded significant hikes in quoted property prices. Despite a marginal dip in listings, demand remained robust, particularly within the INR 30 lakh-INR 1 crore range.Read more

12 Nov 2025

A new report by ANAROCK Group indicates that in the top seven Indian cities housing sales value is projected to increase by nearly 19 % in FY26, crossing INR 6.65 lakh crore, even though unit volumes are expected to stagnate. The rise is driven by luxury and ultra-luxury home transactions along with higher average ticket sizes. In the first half of FY26 over 1.93 lakh units were sold for a total value already exceeding INR 2.98 lakh crore about 53 % of FY25's full-year value. Cities such as the National Capital Region (NCR) and Chennai are leading, while the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) lags.Read more

12 Nov 2025

The CREDAI-MCHI Thane Redevelopment Expo held recently at the Raymond Trade Show Hall drew a significant turnout from housing society members, developers, and industry professionals. The two-day event, organised to promote awareness and collaboration in Thane's redevelopment landscape, facilitated productive discussions on policy reforms, project design, and legal aspects of redevelopment. With over 2,000 attendees, the expo demonstrated Thane's growing enthusiasm for rejuvenating ageing housing societies through sustainable and community-oriented development models.Read more

12 Nov 2025

CREDAI-MCHI Thane inaugurated the Redevelopment Expo 2025 at the Raymond Trade Show Hall, marking a pivotal step in Thane's real estate transformation. The event drew over 2,000 attendees, including developers and housing society representatives, to explore redevelopment opportunities. Leaders such as Sachin Mirani and Jitendra Mehta emphasised the expo's role in guiding societies through redevelopment, while Ajay Ashar noted that nearly half of Thane's housing stock is over 30 years old. The event also saw the launch of Thane Vision 2030, outlining key infrastructure plans. Officials, including MP Naresh Mhaske and Collector Shrikrishna Panchal, praised the initiative for promoting collaboration and improving urban living standards.Read more

11 Nov 2025

India's top metropolitan cities saw a 26% year-on-year increase in new office space supply during the July-September 2025 quarter, totalling 16.1 million sq. ft., according to Vestian. Pune led with 3.7 million sq. ft. of new space-a 164% surge-followed by Delhi-NCR (3.1 million sq. ft., up 35%) and Chennai (2.1 million sq. ft., up 320%). Mumbai's supply doubled, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad saw declines. Vestian CEO Shrinivas Rao said strong occupier demand, led by Global Capability Centres, drove record absorption levels. Major developers and REITs, including DLF, Embassy, and Mindspace, remain active, signalling sustained growth in India's resilient office market.Read more

10 Nov 2025

The Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA) has announced the upcoming International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA)�Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2025, to be held in Mumbai later next year. Centred on the theme "Growth Paradox: Reimagining Landscapes," the event will bring together leading professionals and policymakers to deliberate on redefining urban growth through sustainability, inclusivity, and ecological balance. Supported by BMC, IGBC, and CREDAI�MCHI, the congress will feature over 40 speakers, exhibitions, panel discussions, and a Global Landscape Studio initiative.Read more

10 Nov 2025

As India's property sector continues to evolve, redevelopment is being seen as a key driver of value creation for homeowners. CREDAI MCHI Thane is preparing to host its Redevelopment Exhibition and Convention at the Raymond Trade Show Hall in Thane to help housing societies navigate the redevelopment process with greater ease. The event, scheduled for the coming week, aims to educate residents on how the revised FSI norms and policy changes can turn ageing structures into modern, high-value assets that enhance community living and long-term property worth.Read more

09 Nov 2025

Omaxe Ltd. has appointed Indian women�s cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur as its brand ambassador, marking a significant step towards promoting sports-led development and youth empowerment. The collaboration highlights Omaxe�s long-term vision of creating world-class infrastructure that supports athletes and communities alike. The company�s latest initiatives, including The Omaxe State and BeTogether, align with its broader philosophy of combining lifestyle, commerce, and sports infrastructure to foster inclusive growth and local development.Read more